Look! Utah Votes Yes For Medical Marijuana

This week was a big week for weed on the ballot. A number of states took to the polls to determine the fate of medical marijuana in their respective states. Today the word comes down that Utah voters voted yes on Proposition 2, legalizing medical marijuana. The outcome is a big win for cannabis, especially in the face of significant opposition medical marijuana has faced in the state. Reports indicated that Proposition 2 won with a 53 percent to 47 percent margin. Forbes laid about the changes that will be made thanks to Proposition 2. Included is that patients with a qualifying health condition will now be allowed to access medical marijuana. To obtain medical cannabis, patients will need a physician’s recommendation, receiving a medical marijuana card from the state.

The state’s program will allow for a set number of dispensaries to operate throughout the state, while patients will be allowed to purchase up to 10 grams of cannabis from a dispensary every two weeks. For those who live far away from a dispensary, they will be allowed to grow up to six plants at home. If necessary, patients will be allowed to have a designated caregiver to help obtain medical marijuana or grow plants. Interestingly enough, Utah had already reached a compromise medical marijuana deal before yesterday’s vote.

State lawmakers, representatives from the Mormon church, and other leaders announced an agreement in October, which leads experts to expect a revised version of medical marijuana to be taken up in a special legislative session. Indeed interesting news, but it will be even more interesting to see how this plays out. Give us your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned for more on this coming very soon.